“Contracting with health plans can be labor intensive both for the plan, as well as the provider organization,” said Richard Louis. “As I work with health plan executives across the country, I am hearing more and more about their desire to focus contracting efforts on behavioral health providers who bring “network value” to the health plan. Network value is a term used to describe a provider organization who understands the principles of managed care, health plan expectations, the importance of customer-centric services and has the internal operational supports for contracting, the coordination of client care and achieving aligned outcomes. In this seminar we will review the organizational competencies and best practices needed in managing health plan contracts and delivering “managed care ready” services.”

Richard Louis, III brings extensive experience in both public and for-profit behavioral healthcare administration and business development to the OPEN MINDS team. He is currently the Senior Vice President of Business Development and Managed Care Operations at ANKA Behavioral Health, Inc. and recently served as Vice President of Health Integration and Behavioral Health Services for Healthcare Innovators, LLC (HI). For his entire professional biography, visit: https://www.openminds.com/team-members/richard-louis-iii/.

The 2019 OPEN MINDS Performance Management Institute is a “deep dive” into negotiating sustainable contracts with payers and health plans, building your organizational infrastructure for new business models, and realigning your management, financial, and clinical operations to optimize performance and success.

This year, attendees will:

Gain an understanding of how to structure value-based contracts so they are mutually beneficial for you and your payers

Become skilled at identifying key considerations for partnering with ACOs

Registration for The 2019 OPEN MINDS Performance Management Institute is now available. Early registration is encouraged as the Institute is limited to 500 registrants. Register today at https://performance.openminds.com/register.

OPEN MINDS is a national market intelligence and strategic advisory firm focused on the sectors of the health and human service field serving consumers with chronic conditions and complex support needs. Founded in 1987 and based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the 175+ associates provide market insights and innovative management solutions designed to improve operational and strategic performance. Learn more at www.openminds.com.